"This is Sparta!" - This saying from the movie "300" is known by many people and stands for struggle, strength and the will to never give up. To believe in oneself in a hopeless situation and still give everything to reach the goal. This can also be transferred to sports: going to the physical and mental limit and exhausting the last physical reserves, that's what it's all about. The combination with the Spartan fighting spirit and sports is also something StairMaster would like to integrate into their product. With the new Spartan Training program, which is based on the worldwide Spartan Races, StairMaster would like to give those training a new training feeling.
Where do the Spartan Races come from?
Like so many, the Spartan Races trend comes from the United States. That's where Joe DeSena invented the martial races in Vermont. His intention was to bring obstacle course racing, as the extreme obstacle courses are also called, closer to athletes and spectators. The aim is to bring the non-talented attributes such as passion, struggle and courage to the fore. More than 170 races are now held around the world every year. These are divided into three categories:
- Spartan Sprint: 5 km with 20 obstacles.
- Spartan Super: 13 km with 25 obstacles.
- Spartan Beast: 20 km with 30 obstacles.
Train like a Spartan
With the new program from StairMaster, everyone has the opportunity to train like a real Spartan. Offered here are six different race options, 3 different race lengths and effective training. With the StairMaster Gauntlet™, members can compete against others in the different studios and get the most out of themselves on several tracks. As an extra, there is a free training plan that will turn anyone training on the StairMaster into a "warrior" in 12 weeks. This way, thanks to the StairMaster, gym members are perfectly prepared physically and mentally to take part in the Spartan Race themselves one day. Thanks to a specially developed app, the progress made can be easily taken home and the motivation thus maintained. Efficient training combined with fun and new influences offers the right thing for everyone. So going to the gym doesn't feel like an annoying compulsion, but like the path to a better you.
Conclusion
Feel like a real warrior or just test how far your body can go. Mastering new mental and physical challenges is what Spartan is all about. Whether it's for targeted training for the Spartan Races or just getting fit yourself and seeing if you could keep up, the Spartan Edition for the StairMaster Gauntlet™ is the perfect training partner!
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Published on: 25 July 2019